Pupil Premium Co-ordinator

Grade 7 (£29,064 - £31,022) pro rata

Actual Salary - £21,640.90 to £23,098.81 for 32.5 hours - term time only 

Do you have the passion to be a difference-maker for young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds?  Are you motivated by the concept of tilting structures to make sure that all young people have a fair chance to receive an education, irrespective of how wealthy their family are?  Icknield Community College is seeking a highly driven, compassionate, solution-focused colleague to join us as Pupil Premium Co-ordinator. This is a non-teaching post. Training will be provided for a successful candidate.   

Our successful candidate will:

• work alongside the Deputy Headteacher to deliver the Pupil Premium Strategy, supporting all students who are in receipt of Free School Meals;
• act as a key adult and advocate for FSM students across the school, building trusting relationships with these students and their families;

• identify and address practical and emotional barriers to learning;

• deliver or coordinate small group or 1:1 pastoral interventions such as mentoring
• display a “can do” attitude;
• deal effectively with sensitive information;
• show resilience and flexibility; and
• work well within a team.

We offer the successful candidate a school which:

• exists to serve its students and both support and challenge its staff;
• enjoys positive relationships between staff and students;
• knows every individual student well because of its size; and
• is on an upward trajectory and excited about its future.

In December 2024, Ofsted inspected our school and concluded that:  

•         Staff are effusive about working in the school and value its mindful approach to workload.  

•         Pupils are proud to be members of this ambitious and friendly school. 

•         Pupils value the warm and respectful relationships they have with staff.

•         Pupils’ behaviour is calm and orderly. 

In March 2025, The Sunday Times named Icknield Community College the happiest secondary school in Oxfordshire. More recently, in October 2025, the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG) ranked the school joint sixth nationally in terms of “safest schools”, based on the latest Ofsted Parentview feedback for the 2024–2025 academic year. These recognitions reflect our strong commitment to student wellbeing and success, further supported by Ofsted’s Parent View survey, where 98% of parents said they would recommend the school. 

To discuss this post informally, please contact James Barringer – james.barringer@icknield.oxon.sch.uk

 Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place. 

Safeguarding Statement: 

The Acer Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and online checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

•         Applications close on Monday 15 June 

•         Interview: Friday 19 June

•         Start Date: 1 September 2026